Ali Raza took a stunning hat-trick in the final over, becoming the youngest player in PSL history to achieve the feat
Karachi Kings finished at 182/9 after a strong start but collapsed in the last over
Raza ended with figures of 4/41, turning the momentum in Peshawar Zalmi’s favour
Ali Raza Scripts History With Hat-Trick In Karachi Kings Vs Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2026 Clash
Ali Raza scripts history with a hat-trick as Karachi Kings post 182/9, with the 18-year-old becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat in PSL history
Summary
Peshawar Zalmi’s teenage pacer Ali Raza delivered one of the most dramatic moments of PSL 2026, picking up a sensational hat-trick against Karachi Kings and scripting history.
The 18-year-old became the youngest player in PSL history to take a hat-trick, doing it under immense pressure in the final over. With Karachi looking set for a strong finish, Raza’s composure and execution turned the game on its head in a matter of deliveries.
Ali Raza creates history with record-breaking hat-trick
Karachi Kings had earlier put themselves in a commanding position after being asked to bat first. They powered their way to 182/9 in 20 overs, with the top order laying a solid foundation and the middle order pushing the scoring rate.
At one stage, Karachi looked well on course for a total beyond 190, especially with wickets in hand heading into the final over. However, what followed was a stunning collapse that completely shifted momentum.
Ali Raza’s final over turned into pure drama. On 19.4, he dismissed Khushdil Shah in a bizarre hit-wicket dismissal. The very next ball (19.5), he produced a pinpoint yorker to castle Shahid Aziz for a golden duck.
Then came the moment of history, on 19.6, Raza bowled Hasan Ali with a full delivery to complete a sensational hat-trick. In the span of three balls, Karachi went from pushing for a big finish to losing three wickets in succession.
Raza finished with figures of 4/41 in 4 overs, but the numbers only tell part of the story. His final over not only derailed Karachi’s innings but also ensured they were restricted to 182, a total that felt underwhelming given their earlier dominance.
For an 18-year-old to deliver such a high-pressure over speaks volumes about his temperament and skill. Hat-tricks are rare in T20 cricket, and to achieve one in such fashion, clean bowling, yorkers, and even a freak dismissal, makes it even more special. This spell could well mark the arrival of a future star for Peshawar Zalmi and Pakistan cricket.
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Who is the youngest player to take a hat-trick in PSL history?
Ali Raza became the youngest player to take a hat-trick at just 18 years old.
What were Ali Raza’s bowling figures in the match?
He finished with impressive figures of 4/41, including a match-turning hat-trick in the final over.
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